How to grow Mimosa? Mimosa cultivation methods and techniques

Mimosa pudica is a unique foliage plant. When its leaves are touched by people, they curl up, just like a shy little girl. Therefore, people named it Mimosa pudica. This plant can be planted on a large scale or grown in pots at home. However, people don’t know much about its cultivation methods and can never grow it well. Today, I will write down all the methods and techniques for growing Mimosa pudica so that everyone can easily understand how to grow Mimosa pudica.

How to grow Mimosa

1. Seed propagation

The mimosa plant can be propagated by sowing. Early spring is the best season for sowing. Before sowing, the mimosa seeds should be placed in warm water and soaked for 24 hours. Then sow them into the soil and keep the environment warm. Seedlings will grow after a week. When they grow to about 20 days, they can be divided and planted in pots.

2. Breeding environment

Mimosa is a foliage plant with tenacious vitality and fast growth. It is not demanding on soil and usually likes to grow in a warm, humid and sunny environment. It is usually made into potted plants and can be placed on the balcony or windowsill later. However, its cold resistance is relatively poor. After entering winter, it must be moved to a warm environment above ten degrees.

How to grow Mimosa pudica

1. Adequate watering

Mimosa is a foliage plant that likes a humid environment. It has a relatively large demand for water during cultivation and needs to be watered frequently to keep the soil in the pot moist, especially in spring and summer. It should be watered once a day and the soil should not be allowed to bloom. In addition, after entering the hot summer weather, you should also spray water on its leaves frequently. Only in this way can the mimosa grow vigorously.

2. Prevent diseases and pests

When growing mimosa, you must pay attention to the prevention and control of diseases and pests. Slugs are the most common disease during the growth period of mimosa. When it appears, you can sprinkle some quicklime powder in time to control it. In addition, when growing mimosa, you must pay attention to ventilation and provide it with a sunny environment, which can also reduce the occurrence of some common diseases.